Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

The Waiting Game Begins



Recommended Posts

I'm so excited I just came home from my last visit with the nut & have passed the psyche with flying colors so now I'm just waiting for the authorization to be submitted and auth'd hopefully with in a week or so I'll be able to get scheduled.....I have a million feeling going through my head right now, the main one being happiness. I can't wait for the weight loss to begin, there are so many things I want to do but right now I just need to start with some kind of physical activity tomorow after work I'm going the the local gym and will renew my membership I also will start walking our new puppy more often & make him my #1 guy since the others are not really helping :))) so for the first time in a long time I'm gonna make it all about me!!!!

Sorry if I'm all over the place like I said before so many thoughts & feelings right now

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That sounds wonderful you have everything in place. I just got back from my doctors appt and have a psyche appt on 11/15 and an appt with the surgeon on 11/16. Already approved for surgery just waiting for a date. I feel you on being all over the place emotion wise, I've waited my entire life to do this, I'm 58 years old and its never to late to get healthy! Good Luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I just recieved the email from "ready 4achange" requesting me to fill out a health form. What is the process after that and approximatly how long does everything take?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I just recieved the email from "ready 4achange" requesting me to fill out a health form. What is the process after that and approximatly how long does everything take?

It all depends on your insurance company, usually a series of visits with the nutritionist, a psych eval sometimes a cardiology clearance and an EGD depending if you have other co-morbidities and age.... But time flys I feel like just yesterday I was at my PCP's office asking for a referral and now I'm so close :)))

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That sounds wonderful you have everything in place. I just got back from my doctors appt and have a psyche appt on 11/15 and an appt with the surgeon on 11/16. Already approved for surgery just waiting for a date. I feel you on being all over the place emotion wise' date=' I've waited my entire life to do this, I'm 58 years old and its never to late to get healthy! Good Luck![/quote']

Gail thanks, and you are so right!!! I've been contemplating WLS for the last 3-4 years and I'm glad I'm finally on the road to live Life to the fullest

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good luck everyone....I received my approval in 5 days...surgery date October 31, 2012

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes!!!! Final NUT appointment Thursday 10/25, Wednesday 10/31 call from surgeons office informing me I was approved and that I would be getting a call from the surgery scheduler, Thursday 11/1 surgery scheduler called and..... We have a surgery date!!!! Thursday 11/29/2012......

so no turkey for me!!!! Good cause I'm not really a fan but I get to pack my little containers and freeze them for the long trip ahead and just maybe I'll be ok to eat a little something by Christmas :)))) so exited !!!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      Gearing up for my consult 01/14! Starting to get a little nervous.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×